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First, put all the shopping bags away and let the kids play freely. Tao Qiu and Lou Yu then went to prepare gifts for Lou Quan and Zhao Tao.

Vegetables are too large to carry easily, so we mainly filled the container with fruits.

Pack the food in a food container, then put it in a tote bag; one serving for each person.

Back in the living room, Tao Qiu leaned on Lou Yu's shoulder, resting while taking out the document Lou Quan had given him.

He called his three sons over and told them to take notes too, so they wouldn't accidentally let it slip later.

The basic information inside, such as name and age, is accurate; what you need to remember is the fabricated life record.

According to this record, Tao Qiu was born into a moderately wealthy family in the Yongkang Base. His ancestors were pure foreigners, and it wasn't until his grandmother's generation that they began to intermarry with Chinese people. His mother was of mixed race, and his father was Chinese.

This explains Tao Qiu's discussion of hair and eye color with the children.

The document also includes a family genealogy, with each person having a name and surname, making it quite comprehensive.

Tao Qiu's home address, which primary and secondary schools she attended, her usual test scores, major life events, including the births of her children, are all written in her information.

There was even a resume inside, saying that Tao Qiu had worked in the planting area of Yongkang Base. So, it would be reasonable and justifiable for Tao Qiu to work in the planting area of Yong'an Base in the future.

Tao Qiu thought that some of the content above must have been written by Lou Quan.

As for the relationship between Tao Qiu and Lou Yu, and the origin of their children, it wasn't written above, meaning they were left to fabricate their own information based on this false document.

Based on the TV dramas and novels she had watched in her past and present lives, Tao Qiu concocted a rough plot.

He and Lou Yu met while on a mission in the wild, got to know each other, developed feelings for each other, and also had a sexual relationship.

He has a special physique; he is one of the very few men capable of fathering children. He only discovered he was pregnant after returning to the Yongkang Base from his mission. Because he liked Lou Yu, he chose to give birth to the child, and he even gave birth to triplets.

He initially intended to raise the child himself, but later his family encountered misfortune and faced financial difficulties, forcing him to contact Lou Yu and tell him about the child's existence.

He hadn't planned to live at the Yong'an Base, but his parents had passed away unexpectedly, leaving him without support at the Yongkang Base. Lou Yu persuaded him to bring him and his child with him this time.

"How was it? Not bad, right?" Tao Qiu put her hand on Lou Yu's shoulder and raised an eyebrow at him.

Lou Yu nodded. "Not bad, you have a real talent for screenwriting."

Tao Qiu hummed. "Actually, our real-life meeting and falling in love story is even more exciting, but... it can't be told... it's a pity."

Lou Yu kissed his lips, comforting him, "It's okay, we'll know it ourselves."

Tao Qiu continued to have the kids memorize the information on the document. Lou Yu went upstairs and returned to hand Tao Qiu a card.

Tao Qiu held the card in her hand, looked it over, and asked with a smile, "Is this my allowance?"

Lou Yu shook his head and said, "This is the money from selling materials. I'm saving it for you. We each paid half for the new house, and there's still plenty left in the card. Keep it; it'll be convenient for you to buy things in the future."

If it weren't for the fear of Tao Qiu holding a grudge, Lou Yu actually only wanted to buy a new house with his own money. But he knew Tao Qiu; Tao Qiu wouldn't want him to pay for everything alone.

Lou Yu understands Tao Qiu, and Tao Qiu understands Lou Yu. This is Lou Yu's intention; if he were to refuse, wouldn't he seem rather clueless?

So Tao Qiu readily accepted the card and even leaned in to kiss Lou Yu, saying, "Thank you, husband."

Lou Yu was captivated by the way he was called "husband." Then, while Tao Qiu went to the bathroom and was out of the children's sight, he followed him, picked him up, placed him on the sink, and kissed him on the cheek.

Tao Qiu wrapped her arms around his neck, and after the kiss, she chuckled softly, panting, "You really like it when I call you 'husband'?"

Lou Yu's hand caressed his waist. "I like it, I like it so much. Just hearing you say that makes me feel like you love me even more."

"So cheesy," Tao Qiu said, but her smile only grew brighter.

He patted Lou Yu's head, as if to comfort him, "After we move to the new house, I'll properly satisfy my Little Fishy."

Lou Yu's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Really?"

"When have I ever lied to you about something like this?"

"Qiuqiu, you're so sweet." Lou Yu nuzzled against Tao Qiu's neck like a clingy puppy.

Tao Qiu let him act spoiled.

At six o'clock, the family of five, plus Chen Lin, drove together to the restaurant.

In the car, Chen Lin smelled the aroma of fruit, and Lou Yu told him that it was a gift to mark their meeting.

The fruit was Tao Qiu's, and the decision was made by the two of them. Chen Lin didn't say much after learning about it.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Lou Quan's adjutant was already waiting at the entrance. Seeing them, he immediately stepped forward to greet them.

Actually, the main reason for welcoming Tao Qiu was that everyone else benefited from his good fortune.

Lou Quan had booked the entire restaurant tonight, and everyone there was one of his own. So Lou Yu didn't hold back and gave a gift to his adjutant first.

Tao Qiu's abilities were naturally known to his adjutant, and upon smelling the rich fruity aroma, he immediately understood what it was.

"You're really giving it to me?" the adjutant asked incredulously.

According to Lou Quan, the fruits and vegetables grown by Tao Qiu were on par with the materials from high-level mutated monsters. He thought he would never even see them, but unexpectedly, Tao Qiu actually gave him a portion!

Lou Yu, who knew him well, teased him deliberately, "No way, then you're coming back? Okay?"

The adjutant quickly hid the bag behind his back. "It's mine now, you can't take it back."

Lou Yu shook his head and smiled helplessly, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Alright, stop joking around, let's go upstairs first."

The adjutant chuckled, "The commander and Zhao Tao are already waiting upstairs; it's just your teammates who are missing."

Lou Yu in surprise, "They're here? So early?"

"Yes." The adjutant nodded. "The commander attaches great importance to this welcome banquet."

Paying attention to the welcoming banquet is paying attention to Tao Qiu.

Tao Qiu and Lou Yu exchanged a glance, both thinking to themselves, "Lou Quan is indeed a politician; he knows how to win people's hearts."

Inside a private room on the second floor, Zhao Tao was having his pre-dinner snack when he heard voices outside. He immediately stood up and ran to the door.

"Momo, Xuexue, Yuanyuan, you're finally here!" Zhao Tao arrived so early just to wait for the kids.

Zhao Tao is an only child, but he loves children very much, especially the three children of the Tao family, who are not only good-looking but also lively and well-behaved, which makes him even more fond of them.

The Second Cub sweetly exclaimed, "Uncle Zhao, you still look very handsome today!"

Nobody dislikes being praised, and Zhao Tao grinned like a fool, "Xuexue, you have great taste! I also think I'm very handsome."

The Third Cub asked, "Uncle Zhao, are you here to pick us up?"

"Yes? Oh yes? Ah, come in with me quickly, the appetizers at this restaurant are delicious, let me tell you." Zhao Tao led the three children inside, his greedy expression while talking about the snacks almost like that of a child.

Those inside and outside the house who saw Zhao Tao mingling with the children all laughed kindly.

Upon seeing Tao Qiu and Lou Yu enter, Lou Quan and the grain delivery team went forward to greet them.

The adjutant picked up the bag he was carrying and waved it at them, grinning, "Look what's this?"

They could smell the aroma of fruit.

Tao Qiu handed one of the gifts to Lou Quan first, and said with a smile, "I'll be relying on everyone to take care of me in the future. This is just a small gift; please don't find it offensive."

Lou Quan accepted the gift with both hands and joked, "If we all complained about this gift, it just meant we have no taste."

During their conversation, Lou Yu also distributed the remaining gifts.

The recipients were overjoyed.

"Raw wheat tastes so good, these fruits smell amazing, they must taste even better."

"Mr. Tao is so generous; you're willing to give away something so precious."

"Thank you, Mr. Tao. We will certainly enjoy it."

The adjutant cautioned, "Whether you eat them yourself or share them with your family, keep your mouths shut. We can't let outsiders know about these crops yet."

The group quickly assured each other that they would keep it a secret; they all understood the seriousness of the matter.

Everyone took their seats and began chatting and laughing around Tao Qiu and Lou Yu.

Zhao Tao didn't join their conversation; instead, he led the three kids to a corner rest area where they ate snacks and chatted.

After playing for a while, the Third Cub ate too many snacks and felt a bit greasy. She wanted to drink water, so she ran to the table to ask her father to pour her a glass.

But as soon as she approached, before she could even speak, a cup of warm floral tea was placed in front of her.

The Third Cub looked up and realized that the person who handed him the tea was Lou Quan.

"It's okay, take it, it's not hot anymore." Lou Quan's tone was very gentle.

The Third Cub held the water cup in his hands, smiling sweetly, "Thank you, Uncle."

Lou Quan raised an eyebrow. "Do you know who I am?"

"Yes, I know." The Third Cub's purple eyes shone brightly like jewels as he obediently answered, "Lou Yu's father told us that you are his older brother, so we have to call you uncle."

Lou Quan smiled, "Then can Uncle give you a hug?"

"Hmm." The Third Cub hesitated, "Can I just hug him for a moment? Because I want to go back and play with them."

The Third Cub turned to look at Zhao Tao and the Eldest Cub and Second Cub.

Lou Quan said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Third Cub took a big gulp of herbal tea, handed the cup back to Lou Quan, then reached out and hugged him as he leaned over, patting his back affectionately.

"Thank you, darling," Lou Quan said.

"You're welcome." After carrying Lou Quan, the Third Cub ran back to the rest area to play with Zhao Tao and the others.